IMMODERATELY

unreasonably, immoderately

(adverb) to a degree that exceeds the bounds or reason or moderation; “his prices are unreasonably high”

immoderately

(adverb) without moderation; in an immoderate manner; “he eats immoderately”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

immoderately (comparative more immoderately, superlative most immoderately)

In an immoderate manner.

Source: Wiktionary


Im*mod"er*ate*ly, adv.

Definition: In an immoderate manner; excessively.

IMMODERATE

Im*mod"er*ate, a. Etym: [L. immoderatus; pref. im- not + moderatus moderate. See Moderate.]

Definition: Not moderate; exceeding just or usual and suitable bounds; excessive; extravagant; unreasonable; as, immoderate demands; immoderate grief; immoderate laughter. So every scope by the immoderate use Turns to restraint. Shak.

Syn.

– Excessive; exorbitant; unreasonable; extravagant; intemperate; inordinate.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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